Bushfire assistance from fund manager

Fund manager La Trobe Financial has announced it is putting together a support package to assist customers affected by bushfires raging in NSW.

“It is important to support our community during such a crisis and we have therefore put together a Hardship Assistance Team to make the necessary assessments and assist the community,” said La Trobe chief operating officer Brian Ford.

On the mortgage lending side of the business, La Trobe has said it will offer loan assistance and postponement possibilities for affected customers.